Turkey confirms 1,491 new coronavirus infections as active cases continue to increase

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The Ministry of Health has confirmed 1,491 new cases of the novel coronavirus for the past 24 hours, bringing the tally to 263,998.

The number of active cases continued to increase as recoveries were again significantly lower than new cases with 995. The total number of recovered patients reached 240,792.

The death toll in the country reached 6,209, as 26 more people lost their lives.

Healthcare professionals conducted 106,111 more tests to diagnose the disease over the last 24 hours, pushing the tally to 6.72 million.

Of those infected, 7.3 percent suffer from pneumonia. The number of patients in critical condition increased to 862.

Table: Ministry of Health

Since it originated in China last December, the coronavirus has claimed over 827,100 lives in 188 countries and regions. The US, Brazil, India, and Russia are currently the worst-hit countries.

More than 24.23 million Covid-19 cases have been reported worldwide, with recoveries nearing 15.84 million, according to figures compiled by the US' Johns Hopkins University.

(EKN/VK)